MEDITERRANEAN ASK THE


Emerald Cruises’ shore excursions manager, Robyn Blyth, shares her top-three day trips on Emerald Azzurra’s Mediterranean Enchantment sailing


expert


Guided hike of Kotor’s city walls Designated a Unesco World Heritage Site in 1979, the city walls span three miles and encircle


the city, offering breathtaking views from the top. Four-wheel adventure in Corfu


Explore northern Corfu’s hidden treasures on a 4x4 journey through the island’s seaside


resorts. Head up to one of the island’s oldest villages, stopping for a Greek meze lunch, before pulling in at an idyllic beach on the way back to soak up the sun.


Walking tour of Dubrovnik Head down the Stradun through the heart of


the city’s historic centre to explore Dubrovnik’s treasures. Tour the Franciscan Church and Monastery, one of Europe’s oldest operating pharmacies, which dates back to 1317, and wander through charming alleyways before making a pit stop for lunch.


crusty artisan bread. On sunny mornings, we head to the spacious terrace to eat alfresco. The ocean breeze lifts our spirits as we dine in the morning sun, enjoying our meals before exploring the next port of call. Between stops, many guests spend their day soaking Õ« Ìhi À>ÞÃ LÞ Ìhi ÃÌÕnnin} inwniÌÞ-ÃÌÞli ƂµÕ> *ool and relaxing on the softest, deepest sun loungers that surround it. If clients are in the mood for a little relaxation, they can hop into the hot tub. The yacht’s attentive ÇÓ-ÃÌÀon} VÀiÜ >Ài >lÜ>ÞÃ ni>ÀLÞ] Ài>`Þ Ìo Ühi« Õ« Ìhi tastiest of cocktails or bring your drink of choice – the focus is all about delivering exactly what guests want. For those seeking a bit of adventure, the marina


platform is set up at select ports, where guests can dive into some fun water activities such as paddleboarding, snorkelling and kayaking. If pampering is more your Vliin̽à Ìhin}] ÌhiÞ V>n VhiVk oÕÌ Ìhi ë> >n` ÃÌ>Ìi-ov-Ìhi- art gym, where they’ll be able to join yoga classes and «>ÀÌiVi«>Ìi in iniÀ}iÌiV wÌniÃà >VÌiÛiÌiið /hiÀi½Ã iÛin > salon on board to help you look your best every day. When the sun goes down, the fun doesn’t stop. Ûinin}à on oÕÀ i`iÌiÀÀ>ni>n >`ÛinÌÕÀi >Ài wlli` with the dulcet tones of resident entertainer Omar as well as trivia games, karaoke and some lively dancing, keeping our nights full of fun and laughter. Indeed, it’s the guests who stand out on our Emerald Cruises sailing. By day we enjoy separate adventures before coming together in the evenings to share our stories. We gather on deck under a perfect sunset, which paints the sky in lovely shades of orange and pink, and toast each other with clinking glasses. It’s heartwarming to see friendships forged between people who were once strangers, now connected and enjoying a wonderful >`ÛinÌÕÀi Ìo}iÌhiÀ° Ƃà Üi ÃÜ>« moLili nÕmLiÀà >n` ÃiÌ Õ« 7h>ÌÃƂ«« }ÀoÕ«Ã] ÌhiÀi ià «ÀomiÃi in Ìhi >iÀ\ the promise of more adventures, more laughter and more memories to be made in the future.


BOOK IT: Emerald Cruises’ eight-day Mediterranean Enchantment itinerary costs from £4,247, including flights, transfers, meals and excursions based on a June 21 departure sailing from Athens


to Dubrovnik. EMERALDCRUISES.CO.UK


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